BlackRock is seeking a Quantitative / Systematic Research, Associate to develop systematic signals and strategies for hedge fund and liquid alternative products, and to work closely with portfolio managers to help manage these strategies.
Requirements
- Degree in a quantitative field preferred (e.g. quantitative finance/economics, computer science, engineering, mathematics and physics, etc.)
- Strong understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts
- Experience working with large data sets and machine learning models preferable, with ability to handle multi-language data preferred
- Experience with Unix OS and large-scale distributed computing platforms (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure), databases (e.g. SQL, Redshift, Big Query), and data science programming languages (e.g. Python)
- Strong sense of teamwork, contribute to and foster a culture of teamwork and knowledge sharing
- Willingness to produce high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented, team-oriented and self-motivated
Benefits
- Strong retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive healthcare
- Support for working parents
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)